Mekong delta map detailed

Particularly, in late February (from February 21 to 27), seawater is forecast to invade about 45 – 52km deep into the Cua Tieu and Cua Dai Rivers, 65 – 76km into the Ham Luong River, and 55 – 62km into the Co Chien River. The phenomenon will increase on the Mekong River in March. From March 6 to 15, it is likely to be equivalent to or more serious than the intrusion in mid-February. It will remain high on the Vam Co and Cai Lon Rivers from late March to April and then gradually abate. If the rain shortage lingers and the exploitation of water resources in the river’s basin (including the use of water on the Mekong River’s branches and water storage by hydropower dams) rises, drought, water scarcity and saltwater intrusion will prolong and become more severe than in the 2015 – 2016 dry season, the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting warned. Proactive response needed Facing growing saltwater encroachment in the Mekong Delta, … [Read more...] about Saltwater intrusion in Mekong Delta projected to increase

The boiler of the Song Hau 1 Thermal Power Plant’s electricity generation unit No 1 in Hau Giang province burned with oil fuel on July 28. Song Hau 1, with the capacity of 1,200 MW, is located on the Hau River side, 12 kilometers away from Can Tho City. … [Read more...] about With more coal-fired thermopower plants, Mekong Delta faces higher risks

HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Authorities in the Mekong Delta are mobilising personnel and funds to provide relief and rehabilitation after houses, crops and dykes were damaged by the impact of tropical storm Sinlaku in the last few days. The country’s largest rice, fruit and seafood producer has seen thousands of houses and thousands of hectares of crops damaged by heavy rains and strong winds. The storm weakened into a tropical depression after making landfall over the country’s north – central region on Sunday, according to authorities. Bac Lieu province received rains of 112 – 171mm between August 1 and 4, and many parts were inundated. According to the local Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control, Search and Rescue, 87 houses were damaged as were standing crops. Bac Lieu authorities have mobilised relief workers to help affected people repair their homes and stabilise their lives. In Soc Trang province, the roofs of 270 houses and three … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta begins relief work after bad weather

HCM CITY – Authorities in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta are mobilising personnel and funds to provide relief and rehabilitation after houses, crops and dykes were damaged by the impact of tropical storm Sinlaku in the last few days. … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta begins relief work after being battered by heavy rains, winds

In Hong Kong, political unrest has caused widespread physical damage to property and business. Most big companies typically have comprehensive coverage that includes cover for strikes, riots, and other civil commotion (SRCC). But many of these policies have specific language that excludes loss or damage due to political unrest, which is commonly referred to as the terrorism exclusion clause. With the new Hong Kong security law potentially broadening the activities that  could be considered as acts of terrorism, the scope of the terrorism exclusion clause may now extend considerably. The SRCC, therefore, has the potential to become the number one peril faced by businesses in Hong Kong, causing more of a risk than the more standard threats such as fire, flood or typhoon. … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Likely a Geopolitical Game Changer in Asia: Aon 2020 Risk Maps